Thermodynamics of Information Ratchet with Finite Tape - Second Law and Correlation Effects

Explore the thermodynamics of information processing in Maxwell's demon paradigm through this 35-minute lecture on information ratchets with finite tapes. Delve into the operational regimes of engines and erasers, examining their limitations due to finite information capacity. Understand the Information Processing Second Law (IPSL) and its applicability in both transient and stationary phases. Investigate two ratchet designs, focusing on the role of memory and correlation in work accumulation and steady-state behavior. Gain insights into thermal transitions, switching probabilities, and mutual information terms. Analyze nonequivalent stationary states and transition phases to grasp the complex interplay between information and thermodynamics in finite systems.